How the Upper Murrumbidgee was ‘Forgotten’ and Upcoming Restoration Works — ABC Radio Afternoons (15-minute interview)

2 Dec

On the 2nd of December 2024, Dr. Siwan Lovett joined Alice Matthews on ABC Radio Afternoons to talk about the upcoming restoration works laid out in the recent agreement between ACT Independent Senator David Pocock and the Albanese Government to protect and restore the Upper Murrumbidgee river for future generations. This agreement was informed by our community survey, which clearly demonstrates the deep connection the community has to the river, on a personal and cultural level.

Dr. Lovett speaks about why the Upper Murrumbidgee is ‘Forgotten’, how it came to be so, how Tantangara Dam captures between 90% and 99% of its natural flow, and what the upcoming works involve and seek to accomplish for this very special river.

Take a listen above to hear the full conversation!

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How the Upper Murrumbidgee was ‘Forgotten’ and Upcoming Restoration Works — ABC Radio Afternoons (15-minute interview)

Listen in: ACT Independent Senator David Pocock speaks about The Forgotten River campaign

This campaign is coordinated by the Australian River Restoration Centre on behalf of a consortium of partners who care deeply about the Upper Murrumbidgee River.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and recognise their continuing connection with, and knowledge about, land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.

How the Upper Murrumbidgee was ‘Forgotten’ and Upcoming Restoration Works — ABC Radio Afternoons (15-minute interview)

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Listen in: ACT Independent Senator David Pocock speaks about The Forgotten River campaign

This campaign is coordinated by the Australian River Restoration Centre on behalf of a consortium of partners who care deeply about the Upper Murrumbidgee River.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and recognise their continuing connection with, and knowledge about, land, waters and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging.